Alpine Mountainsorrel
This plant has a straight stalk with many white and greenish flowers covering the top of the stem. The flowers will eventually turn reddish, as in this photo so you may see red edging on the flower. The leaves are kidney shaped and fleshy.
Wildflower Details
| Scientific Name: | Oxyria digyna (L.) Hill |
| Native: | Yes |
| Growing Season: | Summer |
| Soil Type: | Rocky areas, scree |
| Other Names: | Mountain Sorrel |
| Habitat: | Sub-alpine, alpine |
| Family: | Buckwheat |